Quick Oregon Dunes and Trails Guide

When it comes to dunes, ATV riders are often willing to travel great distances to experience the freedom and inhibition of enjoying the sand. While locations like Glamis and Saint Anthony Sand Dunes seem to get the lion’s share of the publicity, the truth is our country is riddled with beautiful dune parks open to ATVs. The following guide takes a look at some of the top locales within the state of Oregon.

BLUE RIDGESeasons:Open year-round (Please stay off trails when wet (Oct.-June)Contact land managing agency for trail status. Blue Ridge offers twelve miles of more difficult trails and gravel or dirt roads. Trails developed in association with the Coos County Riders Association.Site location: About 15 miles southeast of Coos Bay.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION

CHETCOSeasons:Spring, Summer, FallContact land managing agency for trail status. Two trails are available for Class III ATVs. Chetco Gorge Trail is along the upper Chetco River northeast of Brookings and Chimney Camp Trail is a wooded trail southeast of Brookings on the Winchuck River. Detailed maps and information are available from the Chetco Ranger District Office.Site location: Southwestern corner of Oregon

HONEYMAN STATE PARKSeasons:Spring, Fall, Winter (Open October – April)Contact land managing agency for trail status. ATV Dunes access from the park October 1 – April 30. Campground with access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for Class I, II and III ATVs. Reservations for camping are recommended. There are no trails within the park.Site location: 3 miles south of Florence on Highway 101.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION

OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREASeasons:Open year-roundContact land managing agency for trail status. Sand dunes and trails offer easy to difficult riding for all classes of ATVs. Fees for entry and camping. Map available from the Oregon Dunes NRA office.Site location: 40 miles of coastline between Florence and Coosbay, spanning Lane, Douglas and Coos counties.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION

PINE GROVE AND ILLINOIS RIVER TRAILSSeasons:Open year-round (Illinois River trail is open in late summer. Pine Grove is open all year.)Contact land managing agency for trail status. Two difficult forest trails for Class III ATVs. Detailed information and maps are available from the Gold Beach Ranger District office.Site location: 35 miles northeast of Gold Beach near the town of Agnes.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION

SAUNDERS LAKE DUNE ACCESSSeasons:Open year-roundContact land managing agency for trail status. 15 acres, no fee access point to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. There is no parking available on access road. The sand road is narrow (8″) and a moderate incline.Site location: Located between Hauser and Spinreel at Crannog Rd.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION

WINCHESTER OHV TRAILSSeasons:Open year-round (Logging and deferred maintenance has severly limited trail mileage and access to trails. See website for details.)Contact land managing agency for trail status. Around 22 miles of trails of moderate difficulty using groomed trails and dirt roads for Class III ATVs, mountain bikes and equestrian users. Information and map available from local bike shops or online at www.coostrails.com.Site location: About 15 miles south of Coos Bay on Hwy 101 at milepost 251.MANAGING AGENCY INFORMATION